Automation Technician - Manufacturing

SolarEdge • Salt Lake City, UT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At SolarEdge, we're a global leader in smart energy technology, committed to making clean, green energy the primary power source. We offer opportunities to develop skills in a multidisciplinary environment, from R&D to production. The Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated machinery and systems used in the manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules. This role is critical to ensuring continuous production, optimizing system performance, and minimizing operational downtime. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in electrical, mechanical, and automation systems who is passionate about renewable energy.

Requirements

• Automation and machinery enthusiast
• At least 5 years’ experience with complex automated machine maintenance
• Certified Machinery Engineering or Practical Engineering
• Deep Knowledge and experience with control systems: PLCs, sensors etc.
• Deep knowledge and experience with pneumatic and motion control systems
• Experienced with drawings: mechanical, pneumatics, and electrical.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Full proficiency with computerized systems and Office PC Applications (Work, Excel, PP etc.).
• Multitasking and pressure handling
• Team player
• Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Certified electrician certification or diploma, is a plus

Responsibilities

• POC / Interface for SolarEdge’s Automation group, providing support on programming, teaching and upgrades for SE’s Automation machines.
• Act as team professional authority.
• Coach and train new technicians.
• Responsible for Automated Assembly Machines preventive maintenance program: write and improve procedures, train crew to perform in high standard, build activity schedule and monitor progress.
• Lead and perform trouble shooting activities.
• Act as team role model while performing activities according to safety and quality high standards.
• Manage machinery spare parts: improve list (PN) quantity, monitor safety stock, support purchasing activity to improve cost.
• Proactively interact and collaborate with colleges from other sites/ departments: production, QA, Eng etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed